Sound Off: 10/29

Published: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 3:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, October 28, 2013 at 11:05 p.m.

I read with a broken heart the article regarding “Retired Methodist bishop to ignore Ala. gay wedding ban.” I am concerned that after being a bishop for years in the Methodist church, and knowing the teachings of the Bible concerning marriage of a man and a woman, he has elected to perform a gay wedding. This is a slap in the face to preachers who know this is incompatible with Christian teaching. No wonder our country continues to decline from the grace of God.

— Tuscaloosa County

I read in the paper about the “Benefits raise one of lowest in years.” There are those of us that had paid into Social Security when we worked. Now the government is giving it to all these “illegal immigrants” who never worked a day in their life. This is one reason why it is in trouble, along with the aging of its people. As things continue to go up, Social Security checks do not. What a slap in the face to us that worked for a living.

<p>I read with a broken heart the article regarding “Retired Methodist bishop to ignore Ala. gay wedding ban.” I am concerned that after being a bishop for years in the Methodist church, and knowing the teachings of the Bible concerning marriage of a man and a woman, he has elected to perform a gay wedding. This is a slap in the face to preachers who know this is incompatible with Christian teaching. No wonder our country continues to decline from the grace of God.</p><p>— Tuscaloosa County</p><p>I read in the paper about the “Benefits raise one of lowest in years.” There are those of us that had paid into Social Security when we worked. Now the government is giving it to all these “illegal immigrants” who never worked a day in their life. This is one reason why it is in trouble, along with the aging of its people. As things continue to go up, Social Security checks do not. What a slap in the face to us that worked for a living.</p><p>— Fosters</p>